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Pence: No Decision On RFRA

October 19, 2015

INDIANAPOLIS — With another contentious debate surrounding the Religious Freedom Restoration Act looming in the upcoming session of the Indiana General Assembly, Gov. Mike Pence says he has yet to come to any conclusions on the issue.

Dear Editor, We are in a place in America today that few could have imagined just five years ago. Oh, we knew where things were eventually headed, but to see it progress so swiftly these past several months has been truly shocking. In a nation that was founded primarily for the purpose of religious freedom, …read more.

Dear Editor, Many in Warsaw already know there will be competing rallies Sept. 22, in Warsaw. The Indiana Pastors Alliance with Monica Boyer, State Rep. Curt Nisely as well as many other social conservatives will be on the courthouse’s lawn. The Pro Equality Hoosier Rally will convene in the parking lot at city hall. In recent Supreme …read more.

Numerous new laws were signed into effect today by the Indiana Senate. Among those are several controversial laws including the “slowpoke” law, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the ability to now own a sawed-off shotgun. Below is a short digest of some of the more notable laws signed into effect today. Senate Bill 8 …read more.

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg came out as gay in an editorial essay printed in the South Bend Tribune today, saying that it took him years to accept his sexuality and that he hoped by sharing his experience he could help others who may be struggling with their personal identities, as well. Buttigieg, 33, is …read more.

[weaver_youtube -sdMMucii1k rel=0]   As if they hadn’t already, Congressman Marlin Stutzman and Indiana State Representative Curt Nisly have now assuredly earned the monicker of two of Indiana’s busiest Hoosiers in the aftermath of the the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Both Stutzman and Nisly addressed the crowd at the Kosciusko Silent No More’s Monday night  meeting. …read more.

Indiana Republican lawmakers say they have agreed on language to specify that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act does not allow for discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-16) says the issue has presented the “toughest legislative challenge” he has faced. Pacers Sports and Entertainment Vice Chairman Jim …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of Indiana Governor Mike Pence Gov. Mike Pence has penned an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal regarding Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Excerpts can be found below. The full version, which will appear in Tuesday’s edition, can be found here. “I want to make clear to Hoosiers and every American …read more.

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